Phyllis Jeannestal, LCSW

Phyllis Jeannestal is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential that indicates advanced clinical training in social work and therapy. With nine years of experience, she focuses on supporting people facing trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, family challenges, and related concerns.

Her work spans adolescents and family systems, and she has experience helping communities recover after collective trauma. She contributed to a wellness center developed in response to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting in Parkland, where she helped design treatment plans that emphasized holistic healing through activities such as exercise, art therapy, and support groups. In her current role in hospice, she assists families as they navigate grief and loss.

Phyllis integrates a trauma-informed framework that emphasizes safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment. She draws from evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused strategies, trauma-focused therapy, and a client-centered approach to guide sessions. Her aim is to create a supportive space that highlights each person’s strengths, builds practical coping tools, and fosters gradual growth in self-awareness and emotional resilience.